Bill Scorzari- Through These Waves review

Bill Scorzari Through These Waves http://www.BillScorzari.com “One of the greatest songwriters I’ve never heard.” Jonah Tolchin, Through These Waves’ producer “I enjoyed playing on Bill Scorzari’s record…Boy, did it turn out fine—thoughtful, soulful songs, with—by God—real music to back them up. Top notch.” Will Kimbrough, musician and current Fervor Coulee man-crush “He looks like Steve… Continue reading Bill Scorzari- Through These Waves review

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Sam Baker, Carrie Elkin & Danny Schmidt In Alberta

Sam Baker, Carrie Elkin & Danny Schmidt To Perform Trio Shows In Alberta Regular visitors to Fervor Coulee will know of my appreciation for the music of all three of these individuals. I’ve written about Sam here https://fervorcoulee.wordpress.com/2010/02/15/gurf-morlix-sam-baker-february-14-2010/ and elsewhere, and about Carrie and Danny here https://fervorcoulee.wordpress.com/2011/02/27/danny-schmidt-carrie-elkin-reviews/. As none of the following locations are within three… Continue reading Sam Baker, Carrie Elkin & Danny Schmidt In Alberta

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Baker & Morlix, redux

A more concise version of my Sam Baker/Gurf Morlix story has been posted to Country Standard Time at http://www.countrystandardtime.com/d/concertreview.asp?xid=497 One of the benefits of this blog is I get the opportunity to take second and third cracks at some of my pieces; if I’m not satisfied with how something is sitting, I can give it another… Continue reading Baker & Morlix, redux

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Gurf Morlix & Sam Baker- February 14, 2010

Last evening in Red Deer, Sam Baker and Gurf Morlix continued their Freezin’ Our Butts Off February tour of Alberta. A sold-out Matchbox Theatre was the venue hosting the two Austin residents on Valentine’s Day night and the evening exceeded all expectations. One could be forgiven (I hope since I was one of them) for… Continue reading Gurf Morlix & Sam Baker- February 14, 2010

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My Favourite Albums of the Aughts- Part Two of Four

51. Wayne Scott- This Weary Way 2005 We may never hear another album from Darrell Scott’s father, but with songs like “It’s the Whiskey that Eases the Pain” and “I Wouldn’t Live In Harlan County,” I’m glad we got this collection of songs that stands beside the best of Kristofferson. 52. John Stewart- The Day… Continue reading My Favourite Albums of the Aughts- Part Two of Four

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Folk Time Tunnel- Amchitka & Pete Seeger

Due to a miscommunication, my column scheduled for last week ran today. No big deal really as I was not advancing anything of a time-sensitive matter. However, since the column was submitted, a couple interesting shows have been added to the local roots music calendar. This coming Friday, Dec. 18, a fundraiser for a few… Continue reading Folk Time Tunnel- Amchitka & Pete Seeger

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Edmonton Folk Music Festival, August 8

This past Saturday, I took the highway north to take in my (almost) annual day at the Edmonton Folk Music Festival. As I’ve detailed elsewhere, I find it difficult to do more than a day at any music fest although there was a time when I could do three days in Calgary, three at Stony… Continue reading Edmonton Folk Music Festival, August 8

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